
Employers Agent
- Cambridge
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will be primarily working alongside an Associate or Director as part of a highly experienced team to successfully manage and deliver cost management and employers agent services of the development of residential (private and social housing), new care homes and retirement living facilities for multiple Clients in the private and public sectors, as well as commercial and industrial development. The developments are throughout England with particularly emphasis on the southern and eastern regions.
- The role may cover the whole project duration from initial inception/estimates, through to on site delivery and will require proactive management of projects in an Employer's Agent role, taking wider responsibility for successful project delivery in addition to managing project finances with client accountability and interaction.
- You should possess the skills and experience to actively support the clients and colleagues, including management of more junior staff on individual projects ranging in value from £5m to £80m.
- You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing Clients, contractors and supply chain and need to demonstrate an ability and desire to obtain increasing understanding of a Client's businesses, demonstrating client focus.
- You will help with our growth agenda in supporting new work opportunities and active client development.
- Successful delivery of projects will be with an appropriate level of supervision for your role so you must be able to act independently and confidently in this Client facing role.
- Commissions are to be managed with an emphasis on Client satisfaction leading to continued and further business.
- Having experience of working as part of a team is key for this role.
- Manage and mentor junior staff to deliver our Cost Management service efficiently and effectively.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members.
- You will ideally be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
- Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members
- Proven experience providing the full spectrum of QS/EA services including Estimating, Procurement advice and processes, post contract activities including contract Administration and commercial negotiations, change control, Cost Reporting, site valuations and Final Account resolution and ongoing defect rectification management and any additional duties required as part of an exemplar client service delivery approach.
- Experience of residential projects and care projects and clients is advantageous.
- Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members.
- Good understanding of contracts, particularly the JCT Design and Build Form.
- Full UK driving license, and a willingness to travel.
- Degree Qualified - BSc or MSc - in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
- Professional Qualified - Chartered Status with the RICS or other equivalent institution
- Full UK driving license, and a willingness to travel.
- CSCS card holder